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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Aircates, Sep 7, 2022.

  1. Sep 11, 2022 at 8:21 PM
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    Aircates

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    It does have some. Power windows and locks, and factory cruise.
     
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  2. Sep 11, 2022 at 8:22 PM
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    Agreed, and you know full well that if I reuse it, It’ll go to leaking like a week later…lol
     
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  3. Sep 21, 2022 at 6:28 AM
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    Is there a write up on removing those rear back rests?
    I tried to pull mine off and I heard tearing so I stopped
     
  4. Oct 23, 2022 at 5:18 PM
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    Quick update… I haven’t stopped working on the truck, just haven’t had time to upload. But I did do this…5A0ACCC6-EEE3-4C70-9122-06B1D4F9C325.jpg5314773B-25FF-4CDC-A54A-404C08838FCF.jpg
     
  5. Oct 23, 2022 at 5:20 PM
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    Not bad for my first ever door panel overhaul….The trick is doing it twice…lol
    I will say that this interior is really the way older cars (70’s and back) were put together.
     
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  6. Oct 23, 2022 at 5:26 PM
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    Great post! Will be following!
     
  7. Oct 23, 2022 at 5:47 PM
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    Sarasota Florida The Great Place To Live.
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    All kinds 3 inch body lift/2 1/2 suspension lift. 31/11 1/2/15 tires All work done by myself for years. The only work performed by mechanic was fuel pumps. I also have a 90 Mustang 350 hp and I can never understand how come my Tacoma gets more respect Just got a 99 Jeep TJ that I rebuilt, and painted in the garage
    It does stink how there is hardly any aftermarket stuff for the interior. Suprising considering the numbers of Tacomas. Wish they had seat skins
     
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  8. Oct 23, 2022 at 6:39 PM
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    Looking good:thumbsup:
     
  9. Nov 6, 2022 at 3:38 PM
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    8B95B54D-C7FE-4070-B5BC-93D649F36ADC.jpg 4ACD6AE6-D53F-444F-99DB-052F00554836.jpg
    Here is the before and after install
     
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  10. Nov 6, 2022 at 4:01 PM
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    Good job, looks factory.
     
  11. Feb 18, 2023 at 3:41 PM
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    Here are some progress pictures.DF48837D-87AE-4417-8C90-A714BA2ABC4D.jpgA1AE0E8E-B3FF-47EC-9C8C-E65DDD620ACA.jpg DCC26473-8718-4553-ABA7-73E04DD6D98F.jpg
     
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  12. Feb 19, 2023 at 6:38 AM
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    You might be surprised how easy these come clean. It's a shitty picture, but mine looked just like yours before some time with some coil cleaner, a garden hose, and an air compressor. It blew so much colder after I put it all back together. Very satisfying.

    1.jpg
     
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  13. Feb 19, 2023 at 1:09 PM
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    Given the age on mine and the corrosion, it was better to replace it. Works great now!
     
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  14. Feb 19, 2023 at 4:22 PM
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    Agree, I’ll follow along as well. Good luck!
     
  15. Feb 19, 2023 at 4:27 PM
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    Hey that’s good! I remember those days. Looks great
     
  16. Jun 4, 2023 at 3:54 PM
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    Just an update. More work completed
     
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  17. Jun 4, 2023 at 4:03 PM
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    Looks good.:thumbsup:
     
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  18. Jun 4, 2023 at 4:15 PM
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    Thanks!! It’s taking forever, but I’m getting there….
     
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  19. Jun 4, 2023 at 4:41 PM
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    Wow, interior looks fantastic. Great job.
     
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  20. Jun 6, 2023 at 12:46 PM
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    Nice! I just did a restoration in a can on my 1998. Your project is gonna be way nicer than mine lol
     

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